Recent content by JS Stokely

Re: how many rounds at the range do you fire It all depends on how often you get to shoot. There are times I shoot three or four days a week. In that case, I may only fire 20 rounds at 1k, per afternoon/morning. If it were only once a week, at 1k, I'd fire at least 40. I guess it all...

Re: Lets talk binos. I've had a pair of them for the last five or six years. They have been outstanding glass. I can't begin to tell you how many miles they have covered in my pack or on my neck. I guess the focus thing is kind of second nature, I've never really noticed any difference in...

Re: New Hill NC Tactical Sniper Match at Woody's Place I also had a great time. I liked the target layout, stage four was evil. I agree that two classes, one for bolt and one for gas guns would be nice. Or you could limit the round count and add time for misses if autos are shooting against...

Re: using a plumb line to align the scope I usually set my rifle in secure bags and get it in the most comfortable position for firing. If you are <span style="font-weight: bold">slightly</span> canted it will not matter because you will be using a bubble to duplicate the cant. I have a small...

Re: Calling all ballistics experts please! I did a quick check on your numbers by running a data validation on the 23.25 MOA at 815 yards. I used the data you listed and came up with at least 2700 fps and possibly as high as 2720 fps. I don't have my data in front of me now, but I've loaded...

Re: what spotting scope to see 30 cal holes at 500yds? On more than one occasion I have been able to distinguish .308 holes at a 700 measured yards, with either a Sightron Series III 8-32x56 or a Nightforce 8-32x56. This was on white paper that we use as backing. I should add that this was...

Re: Vortex 6-24x50 Viper PST vs Sightron 8-32x56 SIII I have been shooting a SIII 8-32x56 since April. The glass is oustanding and the scope tracks very well. I've gone back and forth from 1k to 100 yards (which is 35 SMOA) on different days and had the scope come right back to my 100 yard...

Re: 178 AMAX vs 175 SMK I also got out yesterday afternoon. I don’t have my data book with me so I am going by what I remember. I loaded 178 Amax’s with 43 grains of IMR-4895, Fed GM cases and Fed 210 primers, for 2640 fps(taken from past loads, I didn’t have time to chrono yesterday) I...

Re: 178 AMAX vs 175 SMK If all goes well today, I plan on doing some 1000 yard shooting this afternoon. I did load some Nosler 175 CC's identical to my best 178 AMAX load and they shot pretty much the same POI as the AMAX. They didn't shoot quite as well, but still very good. I'm loading...

Re: 178 AMAX vs 175 SMK I know both will shoot very well, and true I've seen no difference in group size between the two on average. I guess bottom line, I want to know which one drops the least and is least effected by the wind. I'm pulling for the AMAX. I can't remember if they have the...

I'm looking for some real world numbers from 700 to 1000 yards. I want to confirm which bullet flies the best (drop and wind), as compared to the listed BC's. These will be shot out of a .308 24" 5R barrel. My rifle will shoot each, equally well so that shouldn't be a problem. Both will be...

Re: Opinions on Sightron S3 Scopes I've had a 8-32x56 S3 for a couple of months and fired approximately 400 rounds with it. I ordered it with the fine crosshair (which is ok for 1000yd F-Class), with the intention of changing it to a custom reticle. The S3's are <span style="font-weight...

Re: Rem 5-R Loads and velocities Shot some new 4064 this afternoon. Old powder was weak, (165 -200fps slow)but it sure shot good. Will try to duplicate the same velocities as yesterday and see if they maintain the same groups. So far my best load and speed combo is, 168 A-Max w/ 46 grains...

Re: Rem 5-R Loads and velocities The chronograph is a new "ProChrono Digital Chronograph". I believe it is correct, because of the velocities that were recorded for the Fed Gold Medal ammo. I think they are supposed to be 2600, mine were slightly more. The barrel is 24" w/ a 1:11.25 or...

Stock Rem 5-R, round count 125, chronograph at 10', 60-65, and calm. Rained earlier in the day. Only shooting three shot groups, I know how they shoot...just checking speeds. These are loads that have been developed over several weeks and didn't just happen. I don't want to give the impression...